SPECIALIST EXPERTISE

Conservation Engineers - finding opportunity in complexities

At ByrneLooby, we have a deep-seated appreciation of conservation complexities. This understanding extends beyond technical considerations and best practices into other specialist subjects, positively impacting outcomes and projects. Our knowledge of legislation, cultural protection, and our experience and existing relationships with Conservation Officers, Diocesan Advisory Committees, party wall surveyors, and many stakeholders allow effective risk mitigation and conflict resolution. Our team of expert advisors will unlock potential and resolve issues effectively to ensure project success.

Strategic planning advice

Working alongside the conservation architect, we identify the heritage significance through meticulous on-site investigation and interrogation of record information. Understanding the building, its provenance, inherent strengths and challenges enable us to formulate the most appropriate strategy. Our knowledge of how important buildings are to cultures and communities provides a holistic conservation engineering approach, developing sympathetic solutions which respect the environment and the conflicting needs of stakeholders. Ultimately this treatment of heritage assets, appropriate to its environment and users, ensures that the building has a sustainable future and a special place in society for years to come. Heritage assets connect our communities and offer a postcard to the future by providing that essential connection to the past.

Expert witness and party wall issues

Legal cases involving property are often intricate and complex, requiring collaboration between lawyers, stakeholders, building owners, Party Wall Surveyors and SMEs (Subject Matter Experts). With several conservation-accredited engineers, our knowledge and of structural heritage in the context of disputes ensures superior outcomes. We have provided structural expert opinions in numerous cases, allowing clarity and ease of understanding on the legal position/disposition of the physical asset. Whilst we are not Party Wall Surveyors, we have vast experience working alongside and advising Party Wall Surveyors and are well versed in the Party Wall etc. Act of 1996.

Fire damage and forensic engineering

Our experts have expert knowledge of the mechanisms of collapse and building degradation in respect of materials and building construction. This expertise is vital when addressing heritage structures, whether intact or in the wake of a catastrophic event, developing appropriate remedial solutions to maximise salvage and re-use, and mitigating risks. Our portfolio of work and our reputation have resulted in projects throughout the UK and internationally in Ireland and the Middle East.

BIM Capability

Integration of our BIM expertise across projects can help benefit design, programme and cost controls.